The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is experiencing major disruptions due to a new round of strikes by junior doctors. The British Medical Association (BMA) is calling for a 35% pay restoration, citing inflation and post-pandemic workloads.
Over 100,000 appointments and surgeries have been canceled. Emergency services remain operational, but hospitals are urging patients to avoid non-urgent visits.
The situation is prompting health policy debates across the globe. Medical unions in Bangladesh and Nepal have expressed solidarity, citing their own struggles with fair compensation. Bhutanese healthcare professionals are also closely watching the strike, as Bhutan considers revising salary structures for junior medical staff trained overseas.
